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Why does G-d test us with such difficult challenges? During the course of our lives, we all encounter many different situations, some of which are very difficult and create great hardships. We strive to understand what could be their reasons, but generally without success.
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The Righteous Whose Property Is Dear to Them
Our forefather Jacob understood the need for "the righteous whose property is dearer to them than their body," people who do not engage much in Torah but instead prefer to deal with the material, financial aspects of the nation of Israel. -
On Creation's Beauty
Rav rules that “it is forbidden to say, 'How beautiful is that idolatress!'” However, the Talmud raises a difficulty: Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel “saw a heathen woman who was particularly beautiful, and exclaimed, 'How great are Thy works, O Lord!'” -
Earth, Man, and Rain
The entire purpose of rain and earth is to aid man, to provide him with life in order that he be able to fulfill his role in the world - “Without either, man could not exist.” On the other hand, the earth and the rain are immaterial without man. -
“It Will Not Come to Pass”
The concept of a “false prophet” only applies to prophecy. The greatness of a Torah scholar does not depend on his ability to predict the future. It depends upon his greatness in Torah, his exemplary character traits, and his devotion to God.
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